[OSM-talk] cycleways

Karl Eichwalder ke at gnu.franken.de
Wed Dec 12 03:16:37 GMT 2007


> If there are no on-road or off-road cycle facilities, and it is not part
> of
> a official cycle route, and all there is on the ground is a bicycle sign
> pointing to a destination, I'd have to question whether it should be
> tagged.
>
> After all, we don't tag destination signs on non-cycle routes.

Yes, but if it is part of the "official" cycle route, just tag it.  It
looks nice on the map ;)

> Often the signposted way is not the best, or most cycle friendly way, and
> may not be on any approved route at all, and tagging it as a cycle route
> just because of a directional sign may be misleading.

Most "official" cycle routes are neither secure nor fast nor good ways.
If you are familiar with a region, you usualy can recommend better
ways for cycling.





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